Mastering Selections and Masks in Photoshop

Master Selections and Masks to become PRO in Photoshop!

Created byMarcin Mikus

Last updated 3/2017

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What you'll learn

Work with Photo Manipulation
Work better with Lights and Shadows
Be able to change background of the image
Do very precised selections in Photoshop
Work with specyfic parts of the image
Work selectively with lights and colors
You will be working more fluently with every kind of Photoshop work

Course content

3 sections • 12 lectures • 1h 14m total length

Introduction to The Course3:14
Master selections and masks in Photoshop to enhance photo manipulation and design, starting with basic selection tools and progressing to masks as the course unfolds in two parts.

Marque Tools6:10
Master the basics of selections with marquee tools in Photoshop, using rectangular and elliptical selections, inverse, copy or cut, and layer color fills with feathered edges.
Basic Selection Tools5:31
Learn how to use basic selection tools like the magic wand and quick selection tool to isolate subjects, refine edges with masks, and prepare clean cutouts for background replacement.
Introduction the the masks10:44
Learn how to use masks in Photoshop for nondestructive edits, including creating, painting, and refining masks to reveal or hide adjustments while preserving edges.
Pen Tool9:31
Use the pen tool for precise selections on complex multi-colored backgrounds, creating non-destructive masks with feathered edges, then swap backgrounds for natural, professional results.

Select and Mask4:40
Master select and mask to create object masks, visualize with a red overlay, refine with brush on the background, and invert to check accuracy; for complex objects, use advanced selections.
Changing Background Color Using Color Range6:02
Master changing the background color in Photoshop using color range with selections and masks, applying a curves adjustment, and refining with luminosity blending for clean edits.
Setting up Contrasts using Masks - Basics3:16
Discover how masks boost lights and shadows control by using curves and luminosity to shape highlights and shadows, with practical steps for setting up contrast through a curves layer.
Bring up The Shadows3:34
Use curves to lift shadows and adjust highlights to boost contrast in dark areas. Apply inverted masks and luminosity blending to refine shadows, maintain natural light, and improve image contrast.
Setting up Contrasts using Masks - Advanced7:22
Explore advanced control of shadows and highlights using masks in Photoshop, employing curves, color range selections, and channel-based masks to create precise, high-contrast edits.
Use Masks for Color Grading10:08
Use masks and selections to color grade images in Photoshop, balancing highlights and shadows with color balance, color range, and luminosity blending for precise, controlled results.
Thank You4:16
Master selections and masks in Photoshop by building precise selections with color range and channels. Enhance colors, brightness, and eyes using brushes, layers, and creative masking.

Requirements

You'd need Photoshop CC or CS Versions

Description

Do You want to be better at Photoshop?

There's two things about Photoshop You need to master to take your work to the next level - selections and masks. Let me explain to you in few words why they're so important.

You use selections in most of the work in Photoshop. Do you need to to cut out the object, make smooth edges, compose things into your image? You will more likely need selections to do such a tasks.

In this course we are going to start very simple - I am going to show you basic things at first like marquee tools and quick selections tools so you will be able to do simple tasks. After we master everything whats basic we will be moving to more advanced things about selectioins as well as we will make introduction into the masks - one of the most important things about photoshop.

In the second part of the course we will be mainly focused on masks which we will be using to do certain things in photoshop. At first I will show you how by using masks and color range you will be able to change background of your image. After that we will move to other creative work like working with shadows and highlights, working with colors and setting up the contrasts.

This course is must have for everyone who thinks seriously about getting into photoshop!

Best,

Marcin

Who this course is for:

People who wants to learn Retouching
People who wants to learn Photoshop
People who wants to master Selections and Masks
People interested in Photography and Design
People who are interested in Photoshop Manipulation

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Course content

Introduction to the course1 lecture • 3min

Selections4 lectures • 32min

Mastering Masks7 lectures • 39min

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